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Class 14 Diversity & Inclusion in the Tech Industry

Link to article: That Time When Women Stopped Coding

Link to article: Employee breakdown of key technology companies

Link to article: Why diversity matters to your tech company


That Time When Women Stopped Coding

What occurred during the same time as the beginning of the decline of women in computer science?

Women’s computer science declined with rise of personal computers.

Why does it matter that males had been playing on computers growing up?

Males’ early exposure to computers may have influenced their later interest in computer-related fields.

When are diversity efforts most successful?

The commitment of company leaders is crucial for the success of diversity efforts.

Why do diverse companies perform better?

Diverse companies build better for diverse customers, foster innovation, make better decisions, and have more engaged employees.

Give an example of how a diverse company can serve a diverse user base or vise-versa.

A company can serve a diverse user base by actively seeking input from customers with different backgrounds and experiences, and using that feedback to inform product development and marketing strategies.